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• What's in a (Business) Name? Cincuenta y Cinco

  

  Jollibee's Singaporean cousinSpotted by Justinne of Babe for Foodin Paragon, Orchard Road, SingaporeThanks Justinne!For more amusing business names, please visi... Read more

  Posted on 30 August 2016 TRAVEL

• Lunch Promos at Han Guk Kwan Korean Restaurant

  

  While trying to come up with blogposts about my last South Korea trip, I came across photos of jajangmyeon (stir fried noodles in black bean sauce), bossam (por... Read more

  Posted on 15 August 2016 TRAVEL

• Seoul World Heritage: Jongmyo Shrine, Seolleung and Jeongneung Royal Tombs

  

  I am a heritage hog. And, surprise surprise, this trip wasn't without its share of visits to UNESCO World Heritage Sites. South Korea has twelve inscribed in th... Read more

  Posted on 13 August 2016 TRAVEL

• Seoul Art: Nanta!, Ihwa Mural Village, Dongdaemun Design Plaza

  

  I injected some art in my three days in Seoul:Nanta!Meongdong | Hongdae | Chungjeongno | JejuTickets from KRW 40,000 to KRW 70,000Music made not with instrument... Read more

  Posted on 07 August 2016 TRAVEL

• Seoul: Wander Around City Hall Station

  

  A blank slate for Day Two. All the planning was up to GaYeong, a friend I haven't seen in four years. She told me to meet her at exit 12 of City Hall Station... Read more

  Posted on 03 August 2016 TRAVEL

• Wisdom from the Road #42

  On drivers(and bus conductors and flight attendants)Talk to your tricycle driver, jeepney driver, van driver,habalhabal driver, taxi driver, bus conductor,... Read more

  Posted on 01 August 2016 TRAVEL

• What's in a (Business) Name? Cincuenta y Cuatro

  

  When Kate Spade isn't designing bags and clothes, she's baking cakes.Spotted by Justinne of Babe for Foodat 83 Tanjong Pagar Road, SingaporeThanks Justinne!For... Read more

  Posted on 30 July 2016 TRAVEL

• Songpa Naru Park and Banpo Hangang Park

  

  Because where I live I am deprived of huge parks and cool days so forgive me if I spend my vacation days doing boring things like visiting parks. Read more

  Posted on 17 July 2016 TRAVEL

• Seoul Food

  

  A trip would not be complete without trying local food! Here are the memorable ones from my recent Seoul wanderings:Oh Hyang Jokbal오향족발134-7 Seosomun-ro,... Read more

  Posted on 13 July 2016 TRAVEL

• Explore a City with GPSmyCity (and Never Get Lost!)

  

  When preparing for a trip or during the trip itself, do you go crazy combing the internet for suggestions on what to see and do? Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2016 TRAVEL

• Seoul Stays: Kam Guesthouse and Aroha Guesthouse

  

  I initially planned to stay in one of the guesthouses I had stayed in in 2012, but then I found these inexpensive guesthouses with pretty good ratings on... Read more

  Posted on 09 July 2016 TRAVEL

• Wisdom from the Road #41

  On weatherCheck the weather forecast.Including the little details.Living in the Philippines more years that I can count on my fingers and toes, I don't... Read more

  Posted on 01 July 2016 TRAVEL

• What's in a (Business) Name? Cincuenta y Tres

  

  All guys named Carl must be washed here.Spotted by Zhequia of FTW! Food, Travel Whatevsalong Gov D Mangubat Ave, Dasmariñas, CaviteThanks Zhequia!For more... Read more

  Posted on 30 June 2016 TRAVEL

• Incheon: Tail End of Cherry Blossom Season

  

  Having arrived at the very tail end of the cherry blossom season, the first order upon arrival—nevermind not having had any sleep for more than 24 hours—was to... Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2016 TRAVEL

• Six Apps for a Smooth South Korea Trip

  

  It was smooth sailing in South Korea with the help of these apps:Booking.comAll of my accommodations for this trip were booked through this app. What I loved... Read more

  Posted on 23 June 2016 TRAVEL

• South Korea Solo: Tangible Essentials

  

  These are the things that were most useful (aside from money) during my 8-day trip to South Korea:T-moneyMy very pink T-money card, the onlydesign available at... Read more

  Posted on 21 June 2016 TRAVEL

• Eight Days in South Korea

  

  How I Spent My Eight Days in South Korea.In short, my itinerary.Click to enlargeHow Much I Spent for My Eight Days in South Korea.In short, my expenses. Read more

  Posted on 19 June 2016 TRAVEL

• South Korea Countdown

  

  This is not a countdown for an upcoming South Korea trip, but a countdown for a past South Korea trip. Who counts down to the past? I do. 10 * TEN * 열I booked... Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2016 TRAVEL

• Mustachio and the Sea of Stories

  

  ...or...Bungoton and the Dinagat StoriesDina GatOnce upon a time, two royal bloods, Prinsesa Dina and Prinsepe Gat, whose tribes were at war with each other,... Read more

  Posted on 15 June 2016 TRAVEL

• Hello Surigao City

  

  Heading to Surigao City. Cut across any of the three to get to Surigao City:Sky. There are daily flights to Surigao City from Manila (via Philippine Airlines)... Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2016 TRAVEL